WQM126 Safety and Security Systems

Course Description

This course provides an in-depth study of all applied safety aspects in the water and wastewater industry. Topics of study include safety policies and programs, job safety orientation, driving practices, CPR/first aid, confined spaces, Permit Required Confined Spaces (PRCS), air monitoring and displacement requirements, safety with energy (electrical, mechanical and pressure), trenching, street work, laboratory, treatment equipment, construction vehicles/equipment, chlorine as well as other chemical handling, security and safety standards as determined by the Bioterrorism Preparedness Act of 2002.

Required Materials

Supplies: Scientific Calculator

Textbook: Safety Practices for Water Utilities, 6th Edition, American Water Works Association, 2002

Competencies

  1. Implement a hazardous communication program for stored, received, and shipped chemicals.
  2. Display the ability to identify and label chemicals using the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) identification system.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to recognize and create a slip-and-fall protection prevention system.
  4. Develop a hazard enclosure system that meets OSHA standards.
  5. Identify all confined spaces by definition.
  6. Identify all hazards associated with a PRCS.
  7. Apply knowledge gained to create a PRCS safety program including a permit management system.
  8. Demonstrate the ability to create an internal safety program to include a committee, proper personnel, and recordkeeping system.
  9. Display the ability to identify accidents and hazards, to react properly to protect the system or other personnel from additional injuries, and the Check, Call, and Care system.
  10. Display the ability to establish and manage a proper Lock-Out/Tag-Out system.
  11. Demonstrate the ability to create a defensive driving program and roadway construction safety program.
  12. Create a lab safety program and include all established safety equipment and spill and containment procedures.
  13. Apply knowledge of system vulnerabilities and create a safety inspection schedule.
  14. Display the ability to adopt proper security systems and respond to a terrorist emergency using established procedures and emergency response personnel.
  15. Demonstrate the ability to educate others regarding safety programs and systems.